David Arthur Knott Sr., 51, of Webster WI, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 17, 2011 with his loving family and friends at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born on March 17, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and Harriet Knott (Ericson). He was the fourth of seven children. Throughout his life he was a Security Foreman. He was also a bartender and a construction/carpenter foreman. Dave loved to ride his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and geo-caching. Dave is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Harriet Knott (Ericson); twin nephews Jason and Jeremy, uncle Denny and his aunts Bonnie and Barb; and father-in-law Norm. Dave leaves to celebrate his memory his loving wife Denise, his son David (Sandy), daughter Nicole (John), and beautiful grandson Jace. He is also survived by sisters Colleen (Bruce), Cathy (Pete), Debbie (Louie), and DeDe (Mike); brothers Doug (Bonnie), Dan (Patty); mother-in-law Barb, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM (visitation 12-1 PM)at at Forts Folle Avoine with a luncheon to follow. There will also be a Celebration of Life held at Black & Orange in Webster at 6:00 p.m. for family of friends.